Monthly Archives: June 2012

Interview with Jennifer Grotz

Jennifer Grotz’s most recent book of poems, The Needle, explores both Polish and American twentieth-century poetry and its traditions. According to a Washington Postreview (4/20/11), “Where many writers look inward and mine their private landscapes, Grotz sees the objects and scenes around … Continue reading

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The New Issue is Here! Five Lessons from Putting Together 47.1

My copy of the 47.1 issue of Puerto del Sol arrived in the mail today, and I couldn’t be happier. This is my first issue as managing editor, and if I say so myself, it’s gorgeous. If you haven’t already, … Continue reading

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Lewis Black on Writing Books

An older vid, but new to me. My solution – write short stories. Hope they eventually add up to a book. Share

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Author Spotlight: Katie Jean Shinkle

From “A Labor of Love,” by Katie Jean Shinkle in Puerto del Sol Vol. 47, No. 1: Mother pretends there is a little extra money and brings home lovebirds from Andi’s parents’ pet store, LUV YOUR PETZ. LUV YOUR PETZ … Continue reading

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Thoughts On Ray Bradbury’s Death

We’re saying goodbye to Ray Bradbury today, and I wanted to take a moment to think about what has drawn me to his work over the years and what it has meant to me as a writer. Like a lot … Continue reading

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Kelsie’s Summer Reading List

I packed two suitcases for this summer: one for clothes, one for books. And while I might be accused of an over-ambitious reading list, I was worried about finding myself without the right book for thesis writing, class prep, and … Continue reading

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